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Published Oct 30, 4:01 PM EDT
Statewide context · Official source
5 Day Statewide Weather Outlook
…Elevated Coastal and Marine Hazards Persist Along Florida’s East Coast; Moderate to Minor Coastal Flooding Across South Florida Through the Weekend… …A Wetter and More Unsettled Pattern Develops Across Florida as Moisture Increases This Weekend… …Marginal Risks (Level 1 of 4) for Flash Flooding Outlooked Across Portions of the State Through Monday, Expanding Across the Whole Peninsula on Sunday… …A High Risk for Rip Currents Continues Across All East Coast Beaches…
... Breezy Onshore Winds Develop Today Alongside Ongoing King Tides; Moderate to Major Coastal Flooding Expected Along Entire East Coast... Life-Threatening Marine Conditions Expected Across FL East Coast... Wind Advisories in effect for East Coastal locations through Martin County... Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) for Flash Flooding for Coastal Southeast FL Locations... : Breezy conditions continue to develop as the state of Florida remains anchored between a developing area of low pressure over the Bahamas and a building ridge to our north. Winds across the Peninsula will frequently gust to 35-40mph today. Some locations, particularly along immediate coastal locations, may infrequently gust to 40mph+. Wind Advisories is in effect for East Coastal locations through Martin County this afternoon to highlight this risk. This elevated onshore flow will help produce
Seeing lots of ads for health insurance plans during open enrollment? Read this
Seeing lots of ads for health insurance plans during open enrollment? Read this During open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace (Nov. 1 – Jan. 15), you might feel like you’re seeing ads for health insurance plans everywhere you look and getting similar pitches over the phone. These ads and pitches can sometimes be misleading: they might promise things like comprehensive health insurance but actually offer limited benefits. Or be for medical discount cards and not health insurance at all. Other ads might look like they’re from the government or well-known insurance companies — but they’re really from impersonators trying to gain your trust. In this flood of advertising, your life raft is the official source: start at HealthCare.gov or call the Marketplace Call Center at [contact redacted]. You’re not alone in navigating this tricky landscape. The FTC just sent letters to marketers and businesses that promote health insurance plans and products to remind them about the laws they need to follow. For the rest of us, these letters are a good reminder to watch for potential scam ads, phone pitches, and text messages — including those that come up in paid search results and on
BEE HAVEN (2) (24-06) wildfire · Hamilton County · Active
The Florida Forest Service public viewer lists this Hamilton County wildfire as active, at 2,060 acres and 85% contained. Large active Florida fire retained for smoke and state-resource context.
Winter Haven High School's Homecoming Parade will take place Wednesday, October 14 beginning at 5:30 p.m. WHPD will be along the route to facilitate a rolling road closure, closing intersections as the parade moves through.
Temporary Parking Lot Closure: Beginning Monday, October 12, 2026
The public parking lot at the corner of Avenue A SW and 3rd Street SW will temporarily close beginning Monday, October 12.
Official record · Winter Haven Public Works alerts
Oct 7, 4:25 PM EDT
Verified · Official source
Lane Closure on Avenue R SW Due to Water Main Line Break
This is a notification alerting customers that there will be a lane closure on Avenue R SW, from 3rd Street SW to 4th Street SW, due to a water main line break.
Some franchising basics from the FTC’s case against Premier Martial Arts franchisor
Some franchising basics from the FTC’s case against Premier Martial Arts franchisor If you’re thinking of buying a franchise, you’re probably considering lots of factors — weighing benefits like training and brand name recognition with potential risks and costs. Like any other business, a franchise has no guarantee of success. That’s why franchisors are required to give potential buyers honest information about what it takes to open and operate their franchise. The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) has important details about upfront and ongoing costs, market competition, and the franchisor’s litigation and bankruptcy history. When information in the FDD isn’t complete or accurate, it can cost prospective buyers — small business owners — their hard-earned (and sometimes life) savings. According to the FTC, that’s what happened to more than 200 people, including veterans, who paid to open Premier Martial Arts franchises. The FTC charged the franchisor with misrepresenting potential earnings and making other claims that weren’t accurate or supported by the FDD — for example, that non-martial artists could profitably run their franchises working less than 15 hours a week. So if you’
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Seeing lots of ads for health insurance plans during open enrollment? Read this
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Pickup Truck Turns Into Path of Motorcycle, Killing 20-Year-Old Auburndale Woman
BARTOW, FL — A pickup truck turning onto Connersville Road near Bartow collided with an oncoming motorcycle Thursday night, killing… The post Pickup Truck Turns Into Path of Motorcycle, Killing 20-Year-Old Auburndale Woman appeared first on Eye In The Sky News .
Polk County undercover operation leads to 281 arrests targeting human trafficking, child predators
A seven-day undercover operation led by the Polk County Sheriff's Office resulted in 281 arrests targeting human trafficking and child sexual predators.
Toy Story Land Employee at Disney Arrested in Polk County Undercover Predator Sting
DAVENPORT, FL — A Toy Story Land employee at Walt Disney World was arrested after traveling to meet someone he… The post Toy Story Land Employee at Disney Arrested in Polk County Undercover Predator Sting appeared first on Eye In The Sky News .
Auburndale Man Struck and Killed While Directing Motorist Around Trash Truck
LAKE WALES, FL – An Auburndale man who stepped out of his garbage truck to direct a motorist around his… The post Auburndale Man Struck and Killed While Directing Motorist Around Trash Truck appeared first on Eye In The Sky News .
Florida Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison After Escaping Jail
BUSHNELL, FL — A Florida man who escaped from the Sumter County Detention Center, stole an electric bicycle and a… The post Florida Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison After Escaping Jail appeared first on Eye In The Sky News .